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When do I Replace an Ink Cartridge in the HP PhotoSmart C7180 All-in-One Printer?

The HP PhotoSmart C7180 All-in-One Printer is equipped with six ink cartridges, in order to be achieved optimal print quality results. The installed ink cartridges are arranged in the following order (from left to right): Black, Yellow, Light Cyan (blue), Cyan, Light Magenta (pink), and Magenta. The actual lifespan of the installed ink cartridges could not be defined accurately, because it depends upon various subjective factors, such as the average percentage of page coverage, the chosen print quality settings, the chosen print media, etc… Because of that, your HP PhotoSmart C7180 All-in-One Printer is equipped with a highly sophisticated built-in system, which is constantly monitoring the status/condition of all installed ink cartridges. This built-in system will display one of the listed messages, if an ink cartridge related abnormality/deviation occurs.

• ‘’Cannot print <Color>’’ – One or more of the installed ink cartridges are empty. You must install new ink cartridges of the indicated colors to continue printing.

• ‘’The following ink cartridges cannot be used after device initialization and must be replaced’’ – You must make sure that all ink cartridges are firmly inserted into the corresponding slots. The problematic ink cartridges must be replaced, if the problem persists.

• ‘’Ink cartridge problem’’ – The most common cause of this issue is a damaged ink cartridge(s). Therefore, you must replace the indicated ink cartridge.

• ‘’Ink cartridge(s) are empty’’ – The indicated ink cartridges are empty. All print/copy operations will be disabled until new ink cartridges of the indicated colors are installed.

• ‘’Ink cartridge(s) are expired’’ – The indicated ink cartridge has expired. You must replace the indicated ink cartridge, in order to be avoided poor print quality and critical hardware errors.

• ‘’Ink expiration near’’ – You should replace the nearly expired ink cartridges soon after the initial appearance of the warning message. Otherwise, the print quality and the overall printer reliability cannot be guaranteed.

• ‘’Non-HP ink’’ – The indicated ink cartridge has not been manufactured by HP (it is a non-OEM product).

• ‘’Original HP ink depleted’’ – The indicated ink cartridge are empty. You must install a new ink cartridge of the indicated color.

• ‘’Replace ink cartridge soon’’ – This advance notification will be displayed, when one or more installed ink cartridges are near the end of their useful life. You should prepare new ink cartridges of the indicated colors soon after the initial appearance of the warning message.

• ‘’Wrong ink cartridge(s) installed’’ – The indicated ink cartridges are not intended for use in your HP PhotoSmart C7180 All-in-One Printer. You must replace the indicated ink cartridges to continue printing.

You could easily avoid interruptions of your work by simply keeping a spare set of ink cartridge for your HP PhotoSmart C7180 All-in-One Printer in stock, but please avoid removing the stored consumable components from their original protective packaging until they are needed. You should store the spare set of ink cartridges in a dark room at temperatures between 60-78degreesF.

How to Install an Ink Cartridge in the HP PhotoSmart C7180 All-in-One Printer

Initially, you must make sure that your HP PhotoSmart C7180 All-in-One Printer is in a ‘’stand-by’’ mode, and then open the cartridge access cover by lifting the front center of the main unit. After that, you must unlock the empty ink cartridge by releasing the latch of the corresponding slot. Now, you must remove the empty ink cartridge by pulling it carefully towards you, and then unpack the new ink cartridge of the matching color. In the next step of the installation, you must slide the new ink cartridge into the corresponding slot until it stops, and then press down the grey latch of the slot until it clicks into place. Finally, you must close the cartridge access door, and then wait for the automatic cartridge alignment procedure to be completely executed.